Simple Definition of turntable

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turntable

noun

plural turntables
1
: the part of a record player that turns the record
2
: a platform that is used to turn vehicles (such as railroad cars) around

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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/turntable. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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